Case study

Cornell University

The project

The first stage of this project began with Cornell University’s clothing department. We provided their team with a 3D concept, which included digital renderings of each fixture. After numerous consultations and site visits, a final design was reached and architectural drawings commenced. Manufacturing began shortly after and concluded just in time for the return of the fall semester. The finished fixtures were delivered and installed by our dedicated team in an efficient manner.

The success of this initial project led to several additional upgrades within the Cornell University Store. Over the course of several years, AWI has been privileged to provide fixtures for Cornell’s Text Book and Trade Book Departments, Grad Center, The Tech Store, Café Jennie, Weill Cornell Medical Center Gift Shop, Athletics, and The Statler Hotel.

The process

1. The problem...

The Cornell Store was in the process of overhauling their bookstore with a fresh new look. Once the shell was complete, they needed new fixtures to complement the upgrade.

1. The plan...

After our initial meeting, we took the vision and ideas they had and put them into an interactive 3D model. This was the platform in which we could gather more input and make necessary changes.

1. The solution...

A detailed design was the key to success on this project. Once the plan was accepted, we went into full production and installed their fixtures before the students came back.